Future Drought Fund
You can use the categories to the right to explore particular topics. You’ll also find inspiring stories about some of the wonderful things community groups do with that funding. We also share a selection of media stories, where FRRR or a member of our staff has been featured. For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
Supporting mental health in Spring Bay
30 Apr 2025 – The Spring Bay Suicide Prevention Network used a Small Networks Grant to build local mental health skills and strengthen drought resilience.
Not-for-profit report cards enhance drought resilience
16 Dec 2024 – Not For Profit HQ Limited received a $50,000 grant via FRRR through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative – Community Impact Program.
Empowering young farmers on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula
15 Nov 2024 – AIR EP used a $60,000 CIP grant to run four field events for young farmers around local leadership, drought preparedness, and community sustainability.
Chicks in the Sticks are stronger together
15 Oct 2024 – ‘Chicks in the Sticks’ events bring together local women to increase skills, knowledge and understanding of the risks posed by drought and climate change.
Report finds good progress on strengthening social resilience in drought-prone areas
08 Oct 2024 – FRRR and ARLF are pleased to release the mid-term evaluation report for the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Rural communities share in nearly $1.3M to prepare for dry times
11 Jul 2024 – FRRR has awarded $1,285,219 to 46 NFPs for projects that will strengthen community preparedness and resilience to manage the impacts of future droughts.
More than $730,000 awarded to prepare rural communities for future drought
22 Mar 2024 – FRRR has awarded $737,774 in Small Network Grants to 29 NFPs for projects that will strengthen their communities to prepare for the impacts of future droughts.
Funding available to prepare for dry times
13 Feb 2024 – Funding is available from the latest round of FRRR’s Small Network Grants for initiatives that build community preparedness and resilience to future drought.
More local funding to prepare rural regions for drought
06 Nov 2023 – FRRR has announced the final projects awarded through the Community Impact Program, funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
$3.65M awarded to prepare rural regions for drought
11 Sep 2023 – FRRR has awarded $3.65 million in grants across 11 regions to better prepare local communities for the impacts of drought and a changing climate.